I’m up early in my home studio…writing while the rest of the house sleeps. It’s still dark outside and I sit at my desk with a big quilt wrapped around me and a giant mug of tea within arm’s reach. Agnes Obel croons softly over the sound system and the little girl cat is only…
Decadence!
hungarian pork paprikash
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english teatime flapjacks
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Today I realized that it’s been awhile since I posted something sweet for TeaTime Tuesday. I’ve been craving these caramely, chewy, buttery flapjacks for quite some time, and just happened to be close to a Byerly’s this past weekend so I was able to pick up a jar of Lyle’s Golden Syrup. Even though this…
goat cheese & tomato jam mini garlic toasts
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It’s Friday night and we’re making yummy appetizers for our “happy hour” and date night on the deck. The hubby is grilling T-bones, I’m oven roasting some red potatoes with fresh herbs and making a simple spinach salad with creamy balsamic…What a lovely evening to head outdoors. These appetizers are the perfect little something to…
thai red curry noodle bowl
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We love noodle bowl lunches and dinners at our house. Teriyaki “Take Out” noodles, spicy peanut noodles, Suki’s Singapore Noodles with grilled shrimp skewers and this Thai red curry Udon bowl. Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot. Once hot, add: 1 cup snow pea pods 3 small carrots, peeled and…
harriet the spy ~ tomato sandwiches
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The next morning Mrs. Welsch asked, “Wouldn’t you like to try a ham sandwich, or egg salad, or peanut butter?” Her mother looked quizzically at Harriet while the cook stood next to the table looking enraged. “Tomato,” said Harriet, not even bothering to look up from the book she was reading. ~from Harriet the Spy…
bacon jam lettuce and tomato bruschetta
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bacon jam
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There was this whole “bacon jam” frenzy a couple years ago that I completely missed. I planned on buying jars of this ambrosia for my many bacon-loving friends but that never actually happened. I recently came across a very old post-it to myself while perusing my blog files that simply said “bacon jam” on it.…
cheddar bread
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fried pickles
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Hello Lovelies! I am done with my second magazine article and I’ve been finding little ways to celebrate all day. A bubble bath…a stroll downtown to a couple thrift shops and antique stores…up to the coffee shop to get a giant iced tea…past the farmer’s market to purchase some pretty flowers for the table…I actually…